class="sc">Sec. 6. That the Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to expend from the appropriation "Pay of the Navy" of the Navy Department so much as may be necessary to defray the cost of the medals of honor, distinguished-service medals, and Navy crosses, and bars, emblems, or insignia herein provided for, and so much as may be necessary to replace any medals, crosses, bars, emblems, or insignia as are herein or may heretofore have been provided for: Provided, That such replacement shall be made only in those cases where the medal of honor, distinguished-service medal, or Navy cross, or bar, emblem, or insignia presented under the provisions of this or any other act shall have been lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use without fault or neglect on the part of the person to whom it was awarded, and shall be made without charge therefor.

Sec. 7. That, except as otherwise prescribed herein, no medal of honor, distinguished-service medal, Navy cross, or bar or other suitable emblem or insignia in lieu of either of said medals or of said cross, shall be issued to any person after more than five years from the date of the act or service justifying the award thereof, nor unless a specific statement or report distinctly setting forth the act or distinguished service and suggesting or recommending official recognition thereof shall have been made by his naval superior through official channels at the time of the act or service or within three years thereafter.

Sec. 8. That in case an individual who shall distinguish himself dies before the making of the award to which he may be entitled the award may nevertheless be made and the medal or cross or the bar or other emblem or insignia presented within five years from the date of the act or service justifying the award thereof to such representative of the deceased as the President may designate: Provided, That no medal or cross or no bar or other emblem or insignia shall be awarded or presented to any individual or to the representative of any individual whose entire service subsequent to the time he distinguished himself shall not have been honorable: Provided further, That in cases of persons now in the naval service for whom the award of the medal of honor has been recommended in full compliance with then existing regulations, but on account of services which, though insufficient fully to justify the award of the medal of honor, appears to have been such as to justify the award of the distinguished-service medal or Navy cross hereinbefore provided for, such cases may be considered and acted upon under the provisions of this act authorizing the award of the distinguished-service medal and Navy cross notwithstanding that said services may have been rendered more than five years before said cases shall have been considered as authorized by this proviso, but all consideration or any action upon any of said cases shall be based exclusively upon official records now on file in the Navy Department.

Sec. 9. That the President be, and he hereby is, authorized to delegate, under such conditions, regulations, and limitations as he shall prescribe, to flag officers who are commanders in chief or commanding on important independent duty the power conferred upon him by this act to award the Navy cross; and he is further authorized to make from time to time any and all rules, regulations, and orders which he shall deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act and to execute the full purpose and intention thereof.

Approved February 4, 1919.

ROLL OF HONOR.

JOHN M. ADAMS.

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle near Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

HARRY C. ADRIANCE.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle near Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

MICHAEL AHEAM.

Paymaster's steward on board of the U.S.S. Kearsarge, when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864; "exhibited marked coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by his divisional officer." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

EDWARD ALLEN.

Boatswain's mate, first class, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles on the 13th, 20th, 21st, and 22d of June, 1900, while with the relief expedition of the allied forces in China. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

AARON ANDERSON.

Landsman (colored) on board of the U.S.S. Wyandank, during a boat expedition up Mattox Creek, March 17, 1865; was reported by his commanding officer as having rendered gallant assistance, loading the howitzer while lying on his back, and then firing with such care and precision as to kill and wound many of the rebel party. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

CAPT. EDWIN A. ANDERSON, UNITED STATES NAVY.

For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, April 22, 1914; commanded the Second Seaman Regiment, and in marching his regiment across the open space in front of the Naval Academy and other buildings he unexpectedly met a heavy fire from riflemen, machine guns, and 1-pounders, which caused part of his command to break and fall back, many casualties occurring amongst them at the time. His indifference to the heavy fire, to which he himself was exposed at the head of his regiment, showed him to be fearless and courageous in battle. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)

ROBERT ANDERSON.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. Crusader and Keokuk; exhibited in the former vessel, on all occasions, in various skirmishes and fights, the greatest intrepidity and devotion. In the latter vessel, during the attack on Charleston, was stationed at the wheel, and when the shot penetrated, scattering the iron, desired to cover his commanding officer with his person. Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)

WILLIAM ANDERSON.

Coxswain on the U.S.S. Powhatan; for rescuing from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy, on the 28th of June, 1878.

JOHN ANDREWS.

Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. Benicia; was stationed at the lead in passing the forts in Korea, June 9 and 10, 1871. Standing on the gunwale of the Benicia's launch, lashed to the ridgerope, he remained unflinching in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire. (G.O. 176, July 9, 1872.)

JOHN ANGLING.

Boy on board of the U.S.S. Pontoosuc; commended for gallantry, skill, and coolness in action during the operations in and about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to January 22, 1865, and resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

EDWIN N. APPLETON.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, for bravery in crossing the river at Tientsin June 20, 1900, in a small boat with three other men under a heavy fire and assisting to destroy buildings occupied by the enemy. (G.O. 84, March 22, 1902.)

MATTHEW ARTHUR.

Signal quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. Carondelet, at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, February 6 and 14, 1862, and other actions, "most faithfully, effectively, and valiantly performed all the duties of signal quartermaster and captain of rifled bow gun, and was conspicuous for valor and devotion." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)

CHARLES ASTEN.

Quarter gunner on board of the U.S.S. Signal, which vessel was attacked by field batteries and sharpshooters and destroyed in Red River May 5, 1864. "He was on the sick list, but did duty